Richard Golightly, PA-C
NPI 1144642679 · Physician Assistant · Dickinson, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Golightly, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Dickinson, TX (NPI 1144642679).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144642679
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA08851 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
542 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Organism, Amplified Probe Technique87798 | 230 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 73 | $107 |
| Detection Test for Candida Species (yeast), Amplified Probe Technique87481 | 60 | $34 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Multiple Types Influenza Virus87502 | 34 | $94 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 29 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 51 | 44 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 30 | 25 |
| Azithromycin | 29 | 26 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 23 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin | 20 | 20 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 20 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$231 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-01-17
- Last updated
- 2020-07-27
- Certified
- 2020-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Golightly's NPI number?
- Richard Golightly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144642679, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Golightly's specialty?
- Richard Golightly is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Golightly located?
- Richard Golightly's practice location on file with NPPES is 676 Fm 517 Rd W, Dickinson, TX 77539-3904.
- What is Richard Golightly's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Golightly is (713) 482-4535.
- Does Richard Golightly accept Medicare?
- Richard Golightly is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Golightly's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Golightly's NPI (1144642679) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.